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The Great Anti-Hype Watch: Rediscovering the appeal of Panerai

Omega’s Olympic Legacy: A Century of Precision Timekeeping

No Spoilers! Preview the Watches of Windup Watch Fair Chicago 2024

After two fantastic Windup Watch Fairs in New York and San Francisco, it is almost time to return to Chicago! Whether you’re attending the third annual Windup Watch Fair in Chicago or you’ll be observing from afar (@wornandwound on Instagram), the event is free and open to the public thanks in large part to our lead sponsors: Christopher Ward, Citizen, Fortis, G-Shock, and Oris. These brands continue to walk the walk around building a strong enthusiast community. They also make great watches.  Venue West – 221 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60612 Friday, July 12: 12PM – 6PM Saturday, July 13: 12PM – 6PM Sunday, July 14: 12PM – 5PM Free and open to the public Head to the Product Showcase on the Windup Watch Fair site to see and shop even more of the great watches that will be on display this year in Chicago. With the Fair a little over a week away, we have another fantastic showcase of brands from around the globe and local to Chicago. Below, check out some highlight pieces our Lead Sponsors have been focusing on this year.  Like any good preview, don’t be surprised if some of them have even more to offer when the fair arrives. Christopher Ward Christopher Ward is an Anglo-Swiss watchmaker with a simple aim: to put premium quality watches within the reach of everyone. Founded in 2004, the company prides itself on combining traditional Swiss watchmaking techniques with contemporary English design. Models like the Bel Canto, Trident, Sealander, and The Twelve are a...

How It’s Made: The Creation of a Chopard Alpine Eagle

Management Reshuffle at Richemont: Louis Ferla appointed CEO of Cartier

Six of the most impressive dress watches for 2024

This week, we take a look at the dress watches. And our focus is on those released to date in 2024. Here are our picks for the six most impressive.

Longines Made the Dieselpunk Pilot Watch of Your (My) Dreams

Introducing: Breitling Adds A Trio Of Aviation-Inspired Chronographs To Its Avenger Collection

Three new chronographs that pay tribute to the U.S. Navy.

This Week In The Shop: Your Guide To The Best Deals Of Members Week

Get ready for unprecedented savings on Pre-Owned favorites, buy-one-get-one deals, and even more deals on our "Last Chance" collection.

Hands-on – The Exceptional Duo of Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Frosted Gold Selfwinding 34mm with Crystal Sand Dials

Audemars Piguet introduced the Royal Oak Selfwinding 34mm in 2020 as the smallest-sized option with mechanical movement. Since its debut, AP has expanded the range with several variations, ranging from simple stainless steel to diamond-covered pink gold versions. For 2024, Audemars Piguet added two new models to the Royal Oak Frosted Gold Selfwinding 34mm series-one […]

The Evergreens – The History of the ETA 2824, the Workhorse Calibre that Shaped the Industry

The ETA 2824 movement was a groundbreaking invention that left a lasting impact on the watchmaking industry. Introduced in the 1970s, the ETA 2824 quickly set the standard with its efficient mass production and reliable performance. It retained its popularity for over fifty years until the circumstances and demand for innovation led to the creation […]

TGIFriday: Review of the Morgan Plus Six Automatic

Well, it's Friday and let's have some fun with our other hobby on four wheels! The Morgan Motor Company is like an “indie” brand in car making and we are featuring their mighty Morgan Plus Six Automatic.

The King Seiko KS1969 Channels the Spirit of the 60s

The ‘Pleasure of Dressing Well’ & the Return of the Parmigiani Fleurier Toric

The Time of Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton Escale Reveals a Modern Vision of Fine Watchmaking

The Matchmaker: 6 Pairs of Cars and Watch Makers

This faithful Sunday, we decided to play Matchmaker to 6 "single" watch maisons along with 6 "single" car makers. So without further ado, ladies and gentleman, start your engine!

gérald genta Presents a Studly Trio of Watches in a Sea Urchin-Inspired Design

The First Edition of IAMWATCH 2024 Launches This October

Why the Genta-Designed Credor Locomotive Limited Edition Might Be the Start of Something Big

Introducing: A Pair Of Bi-Color Omega Speedmaster Moonwatches With Moonshine Gold And Sedna Gold

Two-tone is back!

Oceaneva Watches: Commemorating Five Years of Excellence, Resilience, and Unmatched Style

An introduction to the Oceaneva Watches brand. Learn about the brand straight from the owner and find out more about their products.

Introducing: Credor's Revival Of The Locomotive, A Long-Overlooked Gerald Genta Design (In-Depth, Live Pics)

We talked to Evelyne Genta to learn why the Locomotive – and Seiko – were so important to the late designer.

Pierre Jacques: The Silent Force of the Swiss Watch Industry

The G-SHOCK of Fountain Pens: the Pilot Varsity

Without a doubt, my favorite pen is the LAMY AL-Star. I could (and very well might) write paragraphs about this incredible fountain pen - something which would be an absolute joy, thanks in large part to the lovely experience the LAMY offers - but that’s not the pen I’m here to talk about today. That’s because, despite my fondness for the iconic AL-Star, it is not the pen I use most. It’s not even the fountain pen I use the most. No, that honor goes to the humble Pilot Varsity disposable fountain pen. I would categorize the LAMY AL-Star (and its remarkably similar sibling, the Safari) as the Seiko of fountain pens. Like a Seiko, it is often cited as a great first fountain pen for people looking to try something outside the typical rollerballs and ballpoints we see everyday. Also like a Seiko, the LAMY is a gateway pen, one which often leads to other more expensive options. The LAMY could easily be the one pen with which you live your entire life. For a totally reasonable amount of money, anyone could be happy with a LAMY, just as anyone could be happy with a Seiko SPB Diver. The AL-Star’s got everything you need, and nothing you don’t. It’s well-made, well-designed, and comes in so many variations that it would be hard not to find one that suits your taste. Pen collectors I know who have pens many multiples (sometimes many, many) the value of the LAMY still frequently cite it as one of their favorites. But if the LAMY is the Seiko of fountain pens, then t...